ETSU Applied Anatomy & Clinical Procedure Series

ETSU Applied Anatomy & Clinical Procedure Series is organized by East Tennessee State University (ETSU) and will be held on Apr 25, 2020 at East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine, Mountain Home, Tennessee, United States of America.

Target Audience:  

Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants
Accreditation:

 

Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

As a result of attending this activity, the participant will be able to:

• Identify relevant anatomy of the body wall and the abdominal and thoracic cavities for thoracentesis and paracentesis

• Demonstrate appropriate technique for evacuation of fluids from pleural and peritoneal spaces

• Discuss the clinical aspects of pleural effusion, pneumothorax, and ascites in relation to the therapeutic and diagnostic applications of paracentesis and thoracentesis

• Discuss potential complications and their relevant anatomical relationships